The Role of Education in Uplifting Kids from Impoverished Countries
Not every child is lucky enough to come from an industrialised and developed country....
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09, 2021
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09, 2021
Youth Entrepreneurship | It’s Time
NOW is the time for youth entrepreneurship South Africa relies on entrepreneurs and their unique business ideas to boost the economy, as well as to help alleviate the unemployment crisis. The statistics speak for themselves, with youth unemployment rising to a staggering 64,4% of those aged 15-24 and 42,9% of those between 25-34 in the [...]
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05, 2021
Starting a Community Garden: Growing Food for Those in Need
Unemployment and poverty are widespread problems across South Africa, especially since COVID hit and left even more people without jobs. Unfortunately, a significant portion of South Africans constantly wonder where their next plate of food will come from. If you are thinking about starting a business with both the purpose of making a profit and [...]
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04, 2021
Eco entrepreneurs making a sustainable contribution to their communities
What’s the solution to hunger and unemployment, and all of the other issues faced by South Africa’s poorest communities? While big business may have an effect on the broader economy, it’s South Africa's eco entrepreneurs that are having the most impact where it counts the most. When community members take the initiative and start businesses [...]
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04, 2021
Purposeful climate change – our youth can pave the way
Climate change - it’s the phrase on everyone’s lips right now. From teen activists like Greta Thunberg to big business CEOs, everyone is talking about how we need to reduce the negative impact that we have on our world to ensure that we can build a sustainable future. Enter - Purposeful Climate Change, done on [...]
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03, 2021
Fixing Phones to Get Ahead
South African smartphone usage continues to rocket upwards as penetration in 2019 was measured at 91.2%! That astonishing market penetration is even more impressive when you hear that it was 81 .7% in 2018, 10% year on year growth.
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03, 2021
Going organic – the future of sustainable business
‘Organic’ is a marketing catchphrase that’s been around for a while - especially in the food industry. What precisely does it mean though… and is it really possible to build a financially sustainable business based on organic food and products? As a reaction to environmental concerns, health concerns and ‘big’ corporate food manufacturers, many consumers [...]
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03, 2021
Who or what is a green entrepreneur
You’ve heard about sustainable entrepreneurship - but what exactly is it, and who or what is a green entrepreneur? Is this type of entrepreneurship something that teens can get involved in? A green entrepreneur is someone who creates a business that benefits the environment There are two important concepts here - it goes without saying [...]
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03, 2021
4 Ideas for Profitable and Sustainable Businesses to Start in Africa
You have the passion and drive to be a young teen entrepreneur. You just don’t see yourself as a ‘fit’ for the corporate world. You’ve been encouraged to start a business doing something you love. No matter the motive, the intention is there, but it’s important to ensure that the business idea has the potential [...]
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03, 2021
Grow Your Own Future
Are you a budding young entrepreneur with the ambition and drive necessary to start your own business and make it work - just not quite sure what sort of business you’re keen to venture into? Have you ever thought about becoming an agri-entrepreneur and (literally) grow your own future? Food and herbal remedies are a [...]